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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 134 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 134 and 58.31 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 134 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/134 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 134 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 7,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812.87/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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